Early Day Motions

Primary sponsor: Dr Scott Arthur (Lab)

That this House notes that Heart of Midlothian Football Club, Hearts, celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2024; recognises the club's rich history, including its many successes in Scottish football, i...

Primary sponsor: Luke Myer (Lab)

That this House marks the formation of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (in 1949; recognises NATO as the cornerstone of global security and of the collective defence of democracy, liberty and th...

Primary sponsor: Shivani Raja (Con)

That this House commends Leicester for being recognised as the UK’s most entrepreneurial city, with one of the highest rates of new business creation in the country; acknowledges the essential role th...

Primary sponsor: Luke Myer (Lab)

That this House congratulates the Corps of Royal Marines on the 360th anniversary since its formation on 28 October 1664; recognises its continued vital operations as an elite amphibious fighting forc...

Primary sponsor: James MacCleary (LD)

That this House congratulates East Sussex Wildlife Rescue Ambulance Service (WRAS) on reaching its 40th anniversary; recognises the outstanding contribution WRAS has made since 1983 in providing essen...

Primary sponsor: Graham Leadbitter (SNP)

That this House commends the remarkable achievements of Shaqayeq Nejah, who was named the University of the Highlands and Islands, Moray, Student of the Year 2024; notes that her award comes in spite ...

Primary sponsor: Jim Shannon (DUP)

That this House notes the retirement of Johnnie Walker, after 58 years of radio; highlights his show on BBC Radio 2, Sounds of the 70s, a much loved programme enjoyed by so many across Northern Irelan...

Primary sponsor: Mr Gregory Campbell (DUP)

That this House notes that 31 October is historically known as Reformation Day, recognising that on that day in 1517 Martin Luther nailed his Ninety-five Theses to a church door in Wittenberg, Germany...

Primary sponsor: Richard Baker (Lab)

That this House congratulates Drugs, Alcohol and Psychotherapies Limited (DAPL) on its 30th anniversary; notes that having originated in Buckhaven in 1994, the charity is now a Fife-wide service; reco...

Primary sponsor: Jim Shannon (DUP)

That this House celebrates the 80th anniversary of the Northern Ireland Cadet Force; notes that over 200 cadets and 50 adult volunteers from Northern Ireland gathered last week in Ballyclare to acknow...

Primary sponsor: Cat Eccles (Lab)

That this House notes that 31 October 2024 marks one year since the Conservative Government scrapped plans to close nearly 1,000 ticket offices and cut around 2,300 station staff jobs; commends the ca...

Primary sponsor: Clive Jones (LD)

That this House welcomes the negotiation of new free trade agreements; is concerned that the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council have failed to support UK-led sanctions against Russia since its ...

Primary sponsor: Seamus Logan (SNP)

That this House congratulates Banff, Macduff and District Men’s Shed on winning the Scottish Men’s Shed of the Year title for the second consecutive year; notes the award was announced on the tenth an...

Primary sponsor: Christine Jardine (LD)

That this House congratulates Hazel Irvine on receiving the BAFTA Scotland Lifetime Achievement Award; notes her extensive career in journalism began at Radio Clyde and STV, before moving to the BBC; ...

Primary sponsor: Liz Saville Roberts (PC)

That this House commemorates the fifth anniversary of the publication of the Commission on Justice in Wales report, Justice in Wales for the People of Wales; recognises that the findings and recommend...

Primary sponsor: Rebecca Long Bailey (Lab)

That this House greatly regrets the announcement of further new cuts to news and current affairs programming, resulting in a net loss of 130 employed posts; notes that, whilst the World Service itself...

Primary sponsor: Tom Morrison (LD)

That this House recognises that Stepping Hill Hospital in Stockport is older than the NHS and has been treating patients across Stockport since 1905, employing thousands of staff and treating up to ha...

Primary sponsor: Ayoub Khan (Ind)

That this House notes the commencement of the United Nations' Disarmament Week, created to promote measures that ensure the prevention and cessation of armed conflict; expresses regret over the stagge...

Primary sponsor: Ayoub Khan (Ind)

That this House commemorates the 79th anniversary of the entry into force of the United Nations Charter; values the UN’s role as a vanguard of the international system and a custodian of peace, justic...

Primary sponsor: Anna Turley (Lab)

That this House celebrates the outstanding achievements of Grangetown Netball Club, which, since its founding 40 years ago in one of the most deprived areas of Redcar and Cleveland, has grown from str...